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Do we need to get new Social Sec card after GC approval
- Thread starter gc-despo
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gc-despo said:Dear experts,
My wife and I were F1, followed by H1, followed by I-485 approval. Our SS card says "Valid for work only with INS authorization". After recieving GC (or after passport stamping) do we need to get new SS cards.
Yes, you would need to go to their office and have them issue a new card with no restrictions. Some of the earlier cards they have issued (in early 90's have no such restrictions).
Do we need to apply for it after stamping or after recieving the card
Do we need to apply for new SS card after stamping or after recieving the card.
Does BCIS send the GC card even when the new SS card has not been applied or we need to first get the SS number before BCIS sends the GC card.
Do we need to apply for new SS card after stamping or after recieving the card.
Does BCIS send the GC card even when the new SS card has not been applied or we need to first get the SS number before BCIS sends the GC card.
GiveMeMyGCNow
Registered Users (C)
SS Card and GC Card are independent of each other. They are processed by two completely different agencies of the Govt.
3LC's NoGC
Registered Users (C)
You don't NEED a new card.
If you like you can get a card without the restriction printed on it.
You don't NEED to at all.
I have NEVER been asked to produce my SS card. Lots of people want the number but not the card. Perhaps my experience is different than most other people. Since I see no advantage to a new card, I have not and do not intend to apply for a new card.
If you like you can get a card without the restriction printed on it.
You don't NEED to at all.
I have NEVER been asked to produce my SS card. Lots of people want the number but not the card. Perhaps my experience is different than most other people. Since I see no advantage to a new card, I have not and do not intend to apply for a new card.
3LC's NoGC said:If you like you can get a card without the restriction printed on it.
You don't NEED to at all.
I have NEVER been asked to produce my SS card. Lots of people want the number but not the card. Perhaps my experience is different than most other people. Since I see no advantage to a new card, I have not and do not intend to apply for a new card.
SSA updates their datebase too and remove the restriction. So it's not just "card". Can be useful for various benefits in future which normally non-immigrants don't get or not eligible.